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Crohn's disease is defined as a chronic condition in which the immune system of the body targets the digestive tract. It is commonly caused by bacteria and environmental factors combined with a susceptibility in certain individuals.
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Is Crohn's disease a bacteria?
no crohn's disease is an auto-immune disease.
What's the definition of Crohn's disease?
Crohn's disease is defined as a chronic condition in which the immune system of the body targets the digestive tract. It is commonly caused by bacteria and environmental factors combined with a susceptibility in certain individuals.
Can a 13 year boy get crohn's disease?
Yes, anyone can get Crohn's Disease.
What does the ilium have to do with Crohn's disease?
The ilium has a big part in most Crohn's Disease cases. I have Crohn's, and my ilium is the affected area. In my case, my ilium is the inflamed area and therefore has to do with Crohn's Disease. The main way it has to do with Crohn's is that it can be the part of your intestines that is being attacked.
What is krona's disease?
Crohn's disease
Is crohns disease contageaus?
No, Crohn's disease is not contagious. Doctors believe Crohn's is caused by a genetic disposition to the disease.
Can you develop Crohn's disease if you are not Jewish?
Yes, non-Jewish people can develop Crohn's disease.
Who found Crohn's disease?
His name is Burrill Bernard Crohn.
Can having Crohn's disease be related to aching in the legs and joints?
Crohn's Disease can effect your joints. Since Crohn's is an inflammatory disease, it inflames anything, anywhere in your body. Although it mainly effects your digestive tract, joint pain is a common symptom for Crohn's Disease.
Is Crohn's disease treatable?
Crohn's disease is treatable but not curable. Crohn's disease is classified as a chronic illness, meaning that although you can be put into remission, they symptoms of the disease will always come back. However, Crohn's disease can still be treated with a variety of different medications, including Lialda, Prednisone, Remicade, and Immuran.
Is it easy to live with crone's disease?
Although Crohn's disease has no cure, Crohn's disease can be very easy to live with if treated properly. With the proper knowledge, medicine, and doctor one can supress live easily with Crohn's disease.
Is Crohn's disease contagious?
No.
